[Alister]

So, I had an argument with the old man yesterday (And a big one at that.). Not the first time either (All that I wanted to do is to do something good, just to be scolded.).

My dad's reason is that if the dome light is on, people can see what's in your car (Even if there's nothing.) and rob said person whose car's dome light is on. Also, he told me, while my uni overseas encourage students & staff to do that, it is not a good idea back in KL (One thing that I don't understand.).

Originally, my reason was that my mother can't see anything if it's dark (Was fumbling around, so I switched on for her, and set it to door, as per her request.) and that my dad always looks the car even before the door shuts (Powered sliding door.). I also regard it as another indicator if the door isn't shut properly (And go back to check, as I would know that something isn't right.).

Back overseas, even if I park in a well-lighted area (Which I usually do, especially in uni.), I find the dome light useful, as I will be able to tell if someone is next to the car trying to hide, or opening up one of the doors (I also use my torchlight to shine surrounding areas or if one of the dome light is dead.).

One thing I find odd is that, wouldn't it be more dangerous if, lets say, the parking lot is not a well lit underground or a dark, open air type? I mean, someone could enter the car unknowingly which by then would have been too late.

One more thing, not trying to be rude or anything, but it took my dad more than 4 weeks to notice it (He was away before that.)

[cbsteh]

Goodness gracious me. Use the Door light. Open the car door, do not dilly, do not dally, once you get in the car, lock the door, like, super fast, then drive off like Fast & Furious in case there are zombies, like in 28 Days Later, making a dash at you all because you use the darn car door light.